78 Rumsey Road
Description
Set on one of Western New York’s most respected streets, 78 Rumsey Road is the rare home that balances architectural gravitas with everyday livability. This is not a trend-chasing property. It’s a residence with roots, rhythm, and restraint. Nearby: the Elmwood Village, the Delaware Park, beautiful and famous Buffalo Architecture including our museums and galleries all within 1 mile. From the moment you arrive, the home signals permanence—mature landscaping, thoughtful...A Classic Worthy of Its Address
Set on one of Western New York’s most respected streets, 78 Rumsey Road is the rare home that balances architectural gravitas with everyday livability. This is not a trend-chasing property. It’s a residence with roots, rhythm, and restraint. Nearby: the Elmwood Village, the Delaware Park, beautiful and famous Buffalo Architecture including our museums and galleries all within 1 mile. From the moment you arrive, the home signals permanence—mature landscaping, thoughtful proportions, and a presence that feels settled, confident, and intentional. Inside, light moves easily through well-scaled rooms designed for real life: gracious entertaining, quiet mornings, and evenings that linger. Original character has been preserved where it matters, while updates have been approached with a steady hand—never loud, never careless. The result is a home that feels curated, not renovated. Comfortable without being casual. Elegant without pretense. The layout offers flexibility for today’s living while honoring the craftsmanship of an earlier era. Whether hosting a full dining room, gathering by the fire, or finding a quiet corner to retreat, the house adapts without losing itself.
78 Rumsey is for someone who understands that the best homes don’t shout. They endure. A legacy address. A meaningful home.
- Listed by: Sarah Carney 716.771.5104 sarah@symphonyofhomes.com • Symphony Real Estate LLC
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$530,000
Avg days on market
40
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Buffalo, NY
9 comparable properties found
$530,000
Sold 05/07/26
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,827
- Square Feet
- 0.05
- Acres
$643,000
Sold 10/01/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,798
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$399,000
Sold 10/15/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,750
- Square Feet
- 0.05
- Acres
$100,000
Sold 10/02/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,362
- Square Feet
- 0.07
- Acres
$380,000
Sold 08/20/26
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,338
- Square Feet
- 0.07
- Acres
$610,000
Sold 03/02/26
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,849
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$600,000
Sold 07/21/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,849
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
Location
Sold By Buffalo Home Sellers LLC
$4,397 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$3,870
$527
$0
1Property Information for 78 Rumsey Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $6,321 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Erie County
- Styles Of Residence: Ranch
- On Waterfront: No
- Parking Description: Detached, Garage
- Nearest Cross Street: Lincoln
Building Information
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1952
- Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,400 SF
Summary
- Elementary School District: Buffalo
- High School District: Buffalo
- Middle Or Junior School District: Buffalo
- Village: Not Applicable
- Human YN: No
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Garage Spaces per Apt: 2.00
- Garage YN: Yes
- Area NYSWIS Code: Buffalo City-140200
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,321.00
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://view.towerfilmandphoto.com/order/33561176-49c2-4f12-b1fe-08de334b8839
Property
- Building Area Total: 1563.0
- Land Features: Irregular Lot, Residential Lot
- Num Of Acres: 0.1928
- Lot Size Area: 0.1928
- Lot Size Square Feet: 8400.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Parcel Number: 140200-089-140-0001-011-000
- Road Frontage: City Street
- Lot Number: 11
- Property Condition: Resale
- Senior Community YN: No
- Assessed Value: $458,000
- Year Built: 1952
- Year Built Description: Existing
- Sewer Description: Connected
- Utilities Available: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway
- Foundation Description: Poured
- Appliances: Appliances Negotiable, Gas Water Heater
- Basement Description: Full
- Basement YN: Yes
- Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 2
- HVAC Type: Central Air
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
- Fireplace YN: No
- Floor Description: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
- Heating: Gas, Forced Air
- Heating YN: Yes
- Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Levels: One
- Sq Ft Total: 1563.0
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2
- Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 2
- Num Of Rooms: 5
Multi Family
- Number Of Units Total: 0
- Stories: 1
- Stories Total: 1
Property History for 78 Rumsey Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1655120 | $725,000 | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Sold WNYREIS #B1655120 | $725,000 | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1934022012 | $720,000 | — |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Pending WNYREIS #B1655120 | — | |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1655120 | — | |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Listed (Active) WNYREIS #B1655120 | $650,000 | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1655120 | $650,000 | — |
| Jan 8, 2003 | Sold WNYREIS #B166374 | $194,000 | — |
| Jan 8, 2003 | Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B166374 | $194,000 | — |
| Sep 11, 2002 | Pending WNYREIS #B166374 | — | |
| Sep 10, 2002 | Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B166374 | — | |
| Jul 2, 2002 | Listed (Active) WNYREIS #B166374 | $214,900 | — |
| Jul 2, 2002 | Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B166374 | $214,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1655120 | $725,000 |
| 02/19/2026 | Sold WNYREIS #B1655120 | $725,000 |
| 02/17/2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1934022012 | $720,000 |
| 12/30/2025 | Pending WNYREIS #B1655120 | — |
| 12/29/2025 | Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1655120 | — |
| 12/17/2025 | Listed (Active) WNYREIS #B1655120 | $650,000 |
| 12/17/2025 | Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1655120 | $650,000 |
| 01/08/2003 | Sold WNYREIS #B166374 | $194,000 |
| 01/08/2003 | Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B166374 | $194,000 |
| 09/11/2002 | Pending WNYREIS #B166374 | — |
| 09/10/2002 | Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B166374 | — |
| 07/02/2002 | Listed (Active) WNYREIS #B166374 | $214,900 |
| 07/02/2002 | Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B166374 | $214,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
78 Rumsey Road
Beds
2Baths
2Total Finished SqFt
1,563 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,563 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
8,400 SqFtSchools near 78 Rumsey Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 17 PublicPK to 4 | ||
International School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Mckinley Vocational High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78 PublicPK to 4 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 78 Rumsey Road, Buffalo, NY 14209 | $725,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,563 | 8,400 |
– | – | – | – | 2,989 | |
– | 4 | 7 | 5,905 | 31,204 | |
$600,000 | 2 | 3 | 1,946 | 7,350 | |
$425,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,723 | 7,350 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,779 | 15,960 | |
– | – | – | – | 15,580 | |
$375,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,496 | 10,018 | |
$2,000,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,523 | 20,698 | |
– | 5 | 5 | 4,754 | 16,707 | |
$851,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,452 | 10,695 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 2,740 | 7,425 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 2,564 | 6,750 |
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